Saints take plea

Ex-players accept lesser charges in DWI arrests

By PETE IORIZZO Staff writer

Published 1:00 am, Tuesday, May 11, 2010

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Former Siena College point guard Ronald Moore, right, arrives at Colonie Town Court with his attorney Kevin O'Haire on Monday night for his second court appearnce on DWI charges from April. ( Philip Kamrass / Times Union) less

Former Siena College point guard Ronald Moore, right, arrives at Colonie Town Court with his attorney Kevin O'Haire on Monday night for his second court appearnce on DWI charges from April. ( Philip Kamrass / ... more

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Former Siena College point guard Ronald Moore talks to a reporter after pleading guilty Monday night in Colonie Town Court following his second court appearance on drunken-driving charges from April. ( Philip Kamrass / Times Union) less

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Former Siena College point guard Ronald Moore, right, talks to a reporter Monday night after pleading guilty in Colonie Town Court following his second court appearance on drunken-driving charges from April. Moore's attorney Kevin O'Haire is at left. ( Philip Kamrass / Times Union) less

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Former Siena College point guard Ronald Moore, right, leaves with his attorney Kevin O'Haire after pleading guilty Monday in Colonie Town Court following his second court appearance on drunken-driving charges from April. ( Philip Kamrass / Times Union) less

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Hasbrouck pleaded guilty to one count of driving while intoxicated, which is a misdemeanor.

Moore pleaded to driving while ability impaired and facilitating unlicensed operation of a vehicle, both of which are violations, akin to traffic tickets.

Hasbrouck and Moore, two of the most accomplished players in school history, paid fines of about $900; they will have to complete instructional classes before their driving privileges are fully restored.

Both expressed apologies and remorse, Hasbrouck through his lawyer and Moore in an interview outside the Colonie courthouse.

"I just want to apologize to all the fans, the Siena community as well as the Siena basketball team," Moore said. "I definitely made a mistake, a misjudgment. I will make sure this will not be a reoccurring event."

Hasbrouck, who graduated from Siena in May 2009, was arrested in February while stopped on Interstate 787.

He was charged with aggravated DWI after registering a blood-alcohol level of .19, which is more than double the legal limit.

Moore, scheduled to graduate Sunday, was stopped April 18 near campus. He was charged with misdemeanor DWI after he blew a .12 blood-alcohol level in a Breathalyzer.

"I think it was something that could have been avoided," Moore said. "It was poor judgment. I'm definitely apologetic to everybody who looked up to me, especially younger kids."

His license already had been suspended because he failed to answer a ticket in Catskill.

A captain during his senior season, Moore said he urged his teammates to learn from his mistake.

"With guys looking up to me, I told them to make sure it's not a reoccurring thing, not only for me but for the other players as well." Moore said. "I don't want them to have to go through this whole process."

Hasbrouck, who spent the latter part of the NBA season with the Miami Heat, entered his plea Monday afternoon in Menands.

He plans to remain in the area to carry out the requirements associated with the charges, said attorney Kevin O'Haire, who represented both players.

"He really regrets this, as you can imagine," O'Haire said.

Through his attorney, Hasbrouck declined comment.

When Hasbrouck's arrest became public this past April, during the NBA playoffs, the Heat asked him to stay away from the team.

"The club had some concerns initially," O'Haire said. "But they're very much behind him at this point and very supportive of his future with the team."

Pete Iorizzo can be reached at 454-5425 or by e-mail at piorizzo@timesunion.com.